Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9438, Robert Fisk, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Fisk Robert, Elizabeth
W. 9438
B.L.W.F. 2332-100
CONTENTS

15.257
Illinois
Robert Fisk
of Pope County in the state of Illinois
who was a Sergeant in the regiment commanded by Colonel Gration of the Massachusetts line, for the term of Eight Years and One Month
Inscribed on the roll of Illinois
at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence the 1 st of June 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th of October 1819 and sent to Robt Fisk Belgrade Pope's County Illinois
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1819. 2m. th  \frac{27}{30} — 23:20
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 th March 1820 — 48
$71:20
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
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15.257
Illinois
Robert Fisk
of Pope County in the state of Illinois
who was a Sergeant in the regiment commanded by Colonel Gration of the Massachusetts line, for the term of Eight Years and One month
Inscribed on the roll of Illinois
at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence the 8 th of June 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th of October 1819 and sent to Robt Fisk Belgrade Pope's County Illinois
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1819. 2m. th  \frac{27}{30} — 23:20
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 th March 1820 — 48 —
$71:20
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
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Indiana
Elizabeth Fish
widow of
Mass
Robert Fish dec d who died on the 19 April 1824, of Ripley in the State of Indiana who was a Sergeant in the Comp y commanded by Captain North of the Reg t commanded by Col l Gration in the M a s.s. & C s line for
2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Indiana at the rate of 120 Dollars  Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of Oct r 1841 sent to J.S. Heading Esqr. Milan Indiana
Arrears to the 4th of March 31, 1200.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 11 Sept, 600.00
$1800.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836. Section the }
Recorded by Theo S. Moody Clerk. Book Co. Vol. 3 Page 207

Affidavit & Power of Atty of Elizabeth Hinkle

State of Indiana Jefferson County Set
I Elizabeth Fisk of the county and state aforesaid widow and relict and heir at law of Robert Fisk deceased do upon oath testify and declare to the best of my knowledge and belief, that Robert Fisk aforesaid did enter the service of the United States in the Revolutionary War, immediately after the battle of Lexington for and during the war and that he faithfully and honorably served till the end thereof that he obtained an honorable discharge which has been forwarded to the War Department that the said Robert Fisk was sergeant in the Massachusetts Continental line The number of the regiment in which he served and the Col commanding the same is not known to this affiant that she refers to a letter written by the com ee of Pensions to her dated June 14. 1843. and signed J. L. Edwards to show that the right of the heirs of the said Robert Fisk in respect to bounty land is recognized at the War Department or at the Pension Office. That said Robert Fisk died on the 19 th day of April in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight hundred and twenty four in Illinois; that he had but one child; a son whose name was Abraham J. Fisk & that she this affiant is mother of said son who is also dead but left four children to wit Miranda Fisk married to John H. Courtney Robert W. Fisk. Elizabeth J. Fisk married to George W. Head and James M. Fisk; the latter of whom is long since

dead; the three first named are still living & I the said Elizabeth Fisk affiant as aforesaid do further declare that I have never received a warrant for the bounty land promised to said Robert Fisk on the part of the United States; nor do I believe that he ever received it, or transferred his claim to it in any manner whatsoever; Therefore,
In witness whereof these presents that I. Elizabeth Fisk as aforesaid do hereby constitute and appoint George W. Heap to be my true and law- ful attorney for me and in my name, to demand and receive from the Secretary of War of the United States, a warrant for the quan- tity of land due to me as aforesaid and my said attorney is hereby fully authorized and empowered, to constitute and appoint one or more substitutes or attorneys under him, for the special purpose above expressed. July 24. 1843.
Attest.
William Hendricks
Elizabeth Fisk mark
The state of Indiana } Before me the undersigned a Notary Public Jefferson county ss } Personally appeared the above named Elizabeth Fisk subscribed to the foregoing declaration and made oath to the same, and in my presence acknowledged the power of attorney thereto subscribed to be her free act and deed for the purpose therein mentioned. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal notarial this 24 th July 1843.
William Hendricks Notary Public in & for the said county of Jefferson & state of Indiana

Maired August 3 rd 1782. Robert Fiske & Elizabeth Jones, beyde Van Rumbouts prect e .
I certify that the above is a true copy of the record of the Reformed Dutch Church of New Hackensack kept by the Rev. Isaac Rysdyk Pastor of the Church at the time of the date of the Marriage of the Parties named above & which record is now in my possession as the regularly constituted Pastor of said Church -
The record is partly in the Dutch Language which was generally spoken at that time in this place. I have copied the record as written & believe the meaning simply to be that both Parties were of Rumbouts precincts which comprised that part of the Town of Fishkill in which they lived -
New Hackensack } August 17 th 1841. }
Cornelius Van Cleef Pastor of the Reformed Dutch Church of New Hackensack Dutchess County State of New York -
State of New York
Dutchess County } ss. Cornelius Van Cleef being duly sworn saith the contents of the above certificate signed by him are true Cornelius Van Cleef
Sworn before me this 17 th day of August 1841
Jos. J. Jackson. First Judge Co. Dutchess County

Married August 3 rd 1782. Robert Lick & Elizabeth Jones, beyde Van Rumbouts pred o .
I certify that the above is a true copy of the record of the Reformed Dutch Church of New Hackensack kept by the Rev. Isaac Rydyk Pastor of the Church at the time of the date of the Marriage of the Parties named above & which record is now in my possession as the regularly constituted Pastor of said Church -
The record is partly in the Dutch Language which was generally spoken at that time in this place. I have copied the record as written & believe the meaning simply to be that both Parties were of Rumbouts precincts which comprised that part of the Town of Fishkill in which they lived -
Cornelius Van Kleef Pastor New Hackensack? of the Reformed Dutch Church
STATE OF NEW-YORK, County of Duchess, } ss.
I, Rob t Sticheu - Clerk of the county of Duchess, Do hereby Certify, that Lo d Jackson - whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment first Judge of the County Court in and for the county aforesaid, dwelling in the said county, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Jud- -ge - and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine.
In testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of the said County, the Fourteenth - day of August A. D. 1841
Rob t Sticheu Clerk.

Milan Ia a Oct 8 th 1841
J. S. Edwards Esq r
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir In closed you have the papers of Mrs Elizabeth Fiske who is an applicant for a pension under the act of Congress of July 4 th 1836. I flatter myself that the claims of Mrs Fiske are so completely established that there cannot be a single doubt in the minds of those who may pass on her papers, of her coming within the provisions of the "act". I have omitted to prove the services of her said husband Robert Fiske, etc. for the reason that his name can be found on the pensions roll of the Illinois Agency as she has stated - and also that his discharge may mislaid is now amongst the papers in the pension (or War) office. My own comparison of the above facts with what the old Lady has stated concerning them and finding no uncommon discrepancy in the same it must of course be concluded! If anything more however should be required please inform me
I am & Respectfully
J. S. Edwards Atty for applicant
P.S. You will discover that the old Lady states in her declaration that she was married on or about "the middle of August" 1782 whereas by the record of her marriage it is on the 3 rd - I can say for that matter she could not remember the precise day - and at the time of her statement had not the most distant hope that the record of her marriage could be found - since that time it has been procured and the very fact of her coming that near the time of her actual marriage, to me is conclusive of the truth of her statements.
J. S. Edwards

Robert Fisk
Schedule V o on
application for a
Pension
Sworn to in open court on the 15 th day of April 1824
Test
Chas. Dunn Clerk P. Cir't c.
March 1829
Served during the war -

Schedule of Robert Fisk's Property.
State of Illinois Pope County } S ch d
Eight iron cooking vessels, shovel and tongs, one wheel, five chairs, four pails, one churn, one wash-tub, one table, one trunk, one chest, one cupboard, one desk, two trace chains, one pair of harness, one plough, one small chain, one iron wedge, three axes, two hoes, one spade, five milk pans. Estimated value of the above property $46.87 1 / 2
Robert Fisk
I have disposed of one horse, twelve head of cattle, and twelve head of hogs, since the 18 th of March, 1818 - said property was sold to pay for a part of it which I had purchased on a credit, expecting to annually receive my pension from the 18 th of June 1819 - and the avails of a part of it has been applied to my support. The reason why I did not render a schedule of my property prior to the passage of the Act of the 1 st of March 1823, is, that until I received your letter of instruction I did not know that it was necessary - and I have no means of getting information of what is done in Congress but by report.
April 13 th 1824.
Personally appeared in open court, Nowick: the Circuit Court of Pope county, and State of Illinois, it being made a Court of Record by the Legislative authority of said State of Illinois, Robert Fisk, aged 66 years, a resident of the said State of Illinois, and circuit and county of Pope, who being first duely sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare

that he served in the the Revolutionary war eight years and one month. The company he belonged to he does not recollect - and as far as his memory serves he last belonged to the third Regiment of infantry of the Massachusetts line - that his discharge has been sent to the Secretary of War's office, and is there on file, to which reference can be had to ascertain his company and regiment. That he has received one payment on a pension certificate which bears date 8 th June, 1819, and No 15. 257, and that his occupation is farming, and that he has not been able to work at it in consequence of sickness and old age for one year and nine months past, and is at this time unable to perform any kind of labor for a support. That he has two in family beside himself, to wit: his wife, Elizabeth Fisk, aged 58 years, infirm and not able to do much for a support, and a little girl, Eliza Fisk, 11 years of age, and incapable of supporting herself. Robert Fisk
I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 8 th day of March, 1818, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any other manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provision of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 - and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to me - nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule herunto annexed, and by me subscribed. Robert Fisk

Sworn to and declared on the 18 th day of April 1824, before me, Thomas C. Brown, presiding Judge of the Circuit and county of Pope, in open court, and the foregoing declara- tions, schedule, and affirmations were also taken in open court
Given under my hand and seal this 18 th day of April AD 1824
Thomas C. Brown (Seal)
State of Illinois Pope County Set
I Charles Dunn Clerk of the Circuit Court, in and for the County of Pope aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing Daths, and the schedule thereto annexed are copied from the record of the said Court. And I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount, in value of the property exhibited, in the aforesaid schedule, is Forty six dollars, eighty seven and a half cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Circuit Court, at Golconda, in the County aforesaid, this 19 th day of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty four.
Chas. Dunn Clk

Date of Illinoy 3
Pope County 3 to wit
This day Robert Fish an inhabitant of the county and state aforesaid, did declare upon oath before me Thomas C. Browne presiding judge of the circuit court of said county, that on the eighth day of May one thousand seven hundred and seventy five he did enlist and served in the company of Captain North, as sergeant in the third Regiment of the Massachusetts continental establishment until he was honorably discharged (which discharge accompanies this document) on the eighth day of June 1883, making eight years and one month That misfortune, old age and debility have deprived him of the means of support and that his circumstances require the assistance of his country.
Therefore I Thomas C. Browne presiding judge as aforesaid, do certify that I am well satisfied that said Robert Fish did serve as in his declaration above set forth, and that his circumstances are so reduced as to require the assistance of his country for support
Given under my hand and private seal (there being no publick seal provided) this eighth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety
Thomas C. Browne

State of Illinois } Pope County } South
I Joshua Scott clerk of the circuit court of the county aforesaid do certify that there is no publick seal provided for this County, and that by an act of the legislature of this state, private seals are authorized to be used in all cases by the officers of the court until publick seals may be provided. Witness my hand and private seal this 8th day of June 1819 - Joshua Scott. Clk. P.C.C.
I Thomas C. Brown presiding judge of the circuit court of Pope County state of Illinois do certify that Joshua Scott whose name is attached to the above document is clerk of the circuit court of Pope County aforesaid and that his attestation is in due form of law given under my hand and private seal this eighth day of June one thousand eight hundred and nineteen
June 8. 1819 -
Thomas C. Brown

Declaration of Elizabeth Fiske
In order to attain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the 4th July 1836 -
State of Indiana } Pulaski County } ss
On this 27th day of July A. D. 1841, personally appeared Agnes Mary L. Gray one of the Associate Justices of the Pulaski Circuit Court in and for the said County and State. Elizabeth Fiske a resident of the said County of Pulaski and the State of Indiana aged 75 years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to attain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4th 1836. That she is the Widow of Robert Fiske who who was an orderly sergeant in the army of the United States. He served for some time in the Company of Capt. Pettibone of the Infantry. He was amongst those who were called out in the alarm as it was called on the morning previous to the Battle of Lexington and was in that engagement. He was also in the Battle of Bunkerhill & remained at the time he entered the service in Lexington Mass, where he was born and resided until the time afterwards. He was entitled and continued to serve in the Massachusetts militia. Applicant deems it unnecessary to state further, in regard to his services. His name was placed on the pension list of the Illinois agency - That some years previous to the time of his death which took place on the 19th day of April 1824. His name was placed on the pension list of the Illinois agency at 8 dollars per month, that he drew one half years pay when by an order from the War Department (or Pension Office) it became necessary for him to make oath that he was unable to maintain himself without aid from the Government that he could not do so for the reason, that he possessed a comfortable living. That he drew no more pay from that period - (the precise time she cannot remember but thinks that it was several years before his death). A few weeks before his death he made application to the Pension agent at Washington City for information concerning his pension and the Commissioner of Pensions wrote that his name was continued on the Illinois agency at $8. per month from the 13th day of April 1824, and he died on the 19th of same month. He continued to serve until the close of the war and his discharge which must be on file in the War office gives him credit for Eight years and 1 month. (See Note A.)
She further declared that she was married to the said Robert Fiske on or about the middle of the month of August 1782 -
That her husband the aforesaid Robert Fiske died on the 19th day of April (at Galconda Illinois) 1824, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by the proof hereto annexed. Elizabeth Fiske
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me Henry L. Gray one of the Associate Justices of the Pulaski County Circuit Court.
Henry L. Gray
Seal
Associate Justice Pulaski County
(Turn over)

And I the said Henry C. Gray do hereby further certify that the above named Elizabeth Fish is unable to appear in open Court to make her aforesaid decla- -rations by reason of her age and bodily infirmities.
In testimony whereof my hand and seal the same and year aforesaid -
Henry C. Gray
Associate Judge Ripley County
State of Indiana Ripley County
SS.
I Conrad Overton Clerk of the Ripley Circuit Court in and for the State of Indiana do hereby certify that Henry C. Gray is (and was at the time of certifying to the aforesaid proceedings in the matter of the declaration of Elizabeth Fish for a dower) one of the associate judges of Ripley County and state aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified as such, that his offi- -cial acts are entitled to full credit, and that this aforesaid signature is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Court at Versailles this 2nd day of October 1841.
Conrad Overton Clerk

See.
(Note A.) Said applicant Elizabeth Fisk further states in continuation of motion, that her said husband Robert Fisk left the service in the month of June 1783, after her said marriage which discharge is in the words (or substance) as follows.
That Robert Fisk had served in the army of the United States for Eight Years and One Month and has entitled to the "Bacc of Merit" applicant thinks that Genl Washington Secretary's name which is subscribed to the discharge is "Mifflin" but is not certain. She also deems it necessary to explain to the present generation what at that time was meant by a "Bacc of Merit". It was a piece of White Broad Cloth set on to Blue Ground thus
and worn on the left arm.
Then refer to the discharge now on file.
Elizabeth Fisk
State of Indiana &c
Tipsey County
Personally appeared before me Alfred Evans a justice of the peace in and for said County. Robert W. Fisk of lawful age who being by me first duly sworn according to Law deposes and saith that he is the Grand Son of the above named Elizabeth Fisk. that he has known her for thirty years past. that he well knew her whilst she lived with her husband Robert Fisk's died and has continued to know her personally ever since. that her said husband Robert Fisk's died on the 19th day of April 1824. as the said Elizabeth has within stated, and that she the said Elizabeth Fisk the within signed applicant for a pension has always remained unmarried (and is still a widow) since the aforesaid death of her said husband Robert Fisk's and further saith not.
Robert W. Fisk
Sworn to and subscribed this 27 th day of September 1841, before me
Alfred Evans Justice of the Peace

And I the witness named Alfred Evans a justice of the peace as aforesaid do hereby certify that the within named deponent Robert W. Fiske is well known to me and that he is a person of truth and veracity and that his statements under oath are entitled to the fullest credit.
Given under my hand and seal this 27 th day of September 1841. Alfred Evans Justice of the Peace
State of Indiana } Ripley County } ss I Conrad Overton Clerk of the Ripley Circuit Court in and for the County of Ripley and state of Indiana do hereby certify that Alfred Evans whose name is attached to the above depositions of Robert W. Fiske as the officer swearing them to the same, and also who has testified to the credibility of said Robert W. Fiske, is now and was at the time of signing his name as above a justice of the peace in and for the County of Ripley and state of Indiana duly commissioned and sworn as such and that all of his official acts as such justice are entitled to full credit and also that his signature above written is true.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of our said Court at Versailles this 2 nd day of October 1841. Conrad Overton Clerk
No 5471 Elizabeth F. Fiske of Ripley Indiana

The State of Indiana } Jefferson Probate Court Jefferson County ss } August Term 1843, to wit on the 25 day of August A.D. 1843. — In the matter of the application of the heirs of Robert Fick Decd.
It is ordered by the court that satisfactory evidence was adduced in court to prove that Miranda Courtney the wife of John A. Courtney and formerly Miranda Fick, Robert M. Fick, Elizabeth J. Deap, wife of George M. Deap and formerly Elizabeth J. Fick are the Grand Chil- dren and heirs at law in fee (their father Shahan Fick being dead) of Robert Fick deceased, which late Robert Fick was a sergeant in the Massachusetts continental line and that the said Miranda, Robert M. and Elizabeth J. are the only known heirs at law now living of the said Robert Fick deceased, their grandmother Elizabeth Fick having died a short time ago, which is ordered to be certified by the clerk.
John A. Taylor Clerk of said court, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the order made in the above case as now remaining of record in my office.
In testimony whereof, I have here- unto set my hand and the seal of said court, at Madison, this 12 day of February A.D. 1844.
W. Taylor Clerk

On
7 W.  W. F. 9438  Rev. War  Grades
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., Oct 23, 1905.
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Robert Fisk , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his and  for his widow's s applications for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 8, 1775- 8 yrs. 1 mo. Pvt. - North - Pettibone Mass.         
Battles engaged in, Lexington and Bunker Hill Residence of soldier at enlistment, Lexington Mass. Date of application for pension, June 8, 1819 His el. al. Residence at date of application, Pope Co. Ill. Age at date of application, Age 66 yrs in 1824 B. Lexington Mass.
Remarks:
Soldier mar. Elizabeth Jones, Aug 3, 1782, at New Hackensack, Dutchess Co., N.Y. and died Apr 19, 1824, at Galcanda, Ill. Her pension was allowed on an app. executed July 27, 1841 while a resident of Ripley, Ind. Very respectfully, 75 yrs. They had one child Mary Elizabeth Fisk, Abraham J. Fisk who died leaving 4 children 216 Eighth Avenue North, Miranda wife of John H. Courtney, Robert W. Nashville, Tenn. Elizabeth I. wife of Geo. W. Heap and Commissioner. James M. alive in 1843 except James M. widow died prior to July 12, 1844. * Taken from B. L.

May 20 '96 ✓ ed paid to H.C. Pierce Chicago Ills. J.M.D.
Oct. 23, 1905. Hist. to Mary E. Fisk Nashville, Tenn.
1912 Apr. 26 Hist. to John P. Heaps S.P.U. 1921 May 12 Hist. to Mr. Paul F. Kye.
Rev. WIDOW, & Co.
File No.
9438
Elizabeth Fisk
Wid. of
Robert Fisk
Sergt. Mass. Line
Act:
July 4/36.
Index:—Vol.
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Page
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[Arrangement of 1870.]

HEAD-QUARTERS, June 8 th 1783.
THE within CERTIFICATE shall not avail the Bearer as a Discharge, until the Ratification of the definitive Treaty of Peace; previous to which Time, and until Proclamation thereof shall be made, He is to be considered as being on Furlough.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Robert Fiske Discharge 20 th June 1783 N. H. Congress
Robert Fiske H. Cont. Line Middlesex
Secretary's Office Boston March 21. 1804
These certify that Robert Fiske has rec d the benefit of the Resolves passed the two branches of the Legislature of this Commonwealth & this Discharge is delivered by their direction
John D. Sleeper
Robert Fiske Mid file 9438 Mass
For trial to be delivered to the proper authorities
618-2-50 NA
RG
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By His Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq; General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America.
THESE are to CERTIFY that the Bearer hereof Robert F. Shejeant in the Third Massachusetts Regiment, having faithful- ly served the United States Eight Years, None months and being enlisted for the War only, is hereby DISCHARGED from the American Army.
GIVEN at HEAD-QUARTERS the 1 st day of June 1783
G Washington
By His Excellency Command,
Putnam
REGISTERED in the Books of the Regiment,
Manasseh Adjutant.
THE above Sergeant Robert F. Shejeant has been honored with the BADGE of MERIT for Eight Years faithful Service.
James Mellen
AN
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Illinois
Robert Fisk. -
Aged 66 y rs - Farmer - been sick for 1 y r & 9 mo s last past; is unable to work for his support, 58 y rs of age - infirm - - Eliza Fisk, aged 11 y rs - cannot support herself. CON
Affiant served during the war. Reside
Schedule is dated 15 th April 1824 - exhibits a few articles of household furniture, & some farming utensils - whose value is $46.07 1/2 - No former schedule on file of Pension Office.
States that since 18 th March 1824 he sold 1 horse, 12 head of cattle, 12 head of hogs - the proceeds, in part applied towards paying for the same, which had been purchased on credit - the residue of the proceeds was applied to the support of family.
Continued 17 th Augt. 1824, I sent to Charles Dunn, Esq r Clerk, St. Galeson
Illinois -
See letter to B. Hovey. 4. Sept. 1832
Dead. See letter to J. J. Faran Aug. 9. 1834

To what time, and was Robert Fisk, Penfower of Illinois, act March 18. 1818, last paid?
Rep }
not continued paid in full to 4 March 1820. see Comptroller's Books
J L Edwards Aug. 9. 1834
paid to 4 March 1820
By mistake R. Fisk was not reported as con. - He was con. in May. 1824 - pen: 5 con. 19 April 1824

5471 Elizabeth Fisk of Robert Indiana
Admitted Purg. 2 yrs $120.- Col. North Col Grants Mass.
died 19 April 1824
Act 4 July 1836.
S. S. Harding Milan Ind a

June
J. L. Edwards Esq. War Department. Pension office. Washington City. D. C.

Cin. Ohio, July, 22. 1834.
Dear Sir
Having been engaged as atty. to settle up the estate of Robert Fiske deceased. I have to request, that you will furnish me with some information of a subject, of which you have doubtless heard before. Robert Fiske was inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Illinois Agency, on the 12 day of October 1839. at the rate of 8 dolls per month, to commence on the 8 day of June 1819." Fiske died 19 th April, 1824. He received but one payment as I understand. Mr. Storer, was employed to procure the payment of what Mr Fiske supposed due him. On the 4 Septem r 1832 you wrote to Mr. Storer as follows.
"War Department Pension office 4 Sept 1832.
Sir.
In reply to your letter of the 7 th August, I have to inform you that the case of Robert Fiske has been referred to the 3 rd Auditor, who will furnish you with information on the subject. Very respectfully & (h, v, s) J. L. Edwards

Now, what I request of you is, to inform me if you please, the result of the 3 rd Auditor's enquiries; and if more information is required to state the nature of it, and if possible, it will be furnished.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant
Lo J. L. Edward Esq. Washington City D. C.
Jas. J. Faran

Robert Fisk
No. 2332.

Pension Office June 14 th 1843
Madam,
Your letter of the 6 th inst o addressed to the Secretary of War, has been referred to this Office, and in reply have to inform you that, on examination of the Pension Papers of Robert Fish, dec d who was Sergeant in the Mass ts Continental line, satisfactory evidence is found, shewing his right to bounty land; a Warrant for that bounty will therefore issue in favour of his heirs at law, upon their producing to this Office satisfactory proof of their kinship, according to the printed form for that purpose, which is herewith sent, together with their Declaration and Power of Attorney, forms for which, are also herewith sent.
Respectfully Y r Ob. Serv t J L Edwards
M rs Elizabeth Fish Madison Indiana

Hon. J. J. Huntley
Office Feb 19 th 1844
Washington Feb-19 th 1844 Sir The accompanying papers have been forwarded to me since I desire that the warrant may be issued as soon as convenient, yours &c J. Wolf Huntley
J. L. Edwards Esqr.

Dear Sir,
Washington
and will call on you soon. I hope to hear from you soon. I am truly yours affectionately your father
Washington City Feb-19th 1844
Sir. The accompanying and I believe that the document may be issued, as soon as convenient.
Will. Lloyd

Case of Robt. Fisk 4809 v Gallonada, Ill.
recd Sept. 11. 1819
By Genl. Washington discharge the 3 rd found J. R. ...
Mass Line Col. Nelson J. R. ... Elements of ... Washington Genl. ...

Sir if there is any thing more necessary to be done for the with in named Robert T. R. to obtain his pension you will please to forward the blank form on instructions as the enclosed affidavits are as near the instructions published from the war office as possible - you will confer a favor on an old soldier if you will inform the 3 d Robert T. R. when and where he can draw his pension money - you will direct your letter to me at Bellegarde Jasper County, state of Illinois I have the honor to be with Respect your most obedient servant August 11 th 1817
Robert T. R.
The Honorable J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War

Yadconda do April 26 }
Sir
Rev. A. Fish.
W. H. Brown
Mar 22 1820
1820
Washington City
The Honble John C. Calhoun Secretary of War
The Honble John C. Calhoun
rec d 20 May 1824
Mail

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Commissioner of Pensions Chicago. 7/14/96 Washington D.C.
My Dear Sir:
In 1843 my Elizabeth Fish , widow of Robert Fish , drew a pension from the government for services which her husband performed. I think when she received the pension she resided in Dutchess Co. New York. Will you

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Please have the pension paper spun and kindly send me a copy of her application w papers in the case. I trust you will attend to this at once as it is for a historical publication. Thanking you in advance I remain
Yours truly F. B. Pierce 120 - 5th Ave.

A. C. MENDENHALL CHANUTE, KANS. PHONE 151
JOHN NYE NEODESHA, KANS. PHONE 724
MENDENHALL & NYE
DRILLING CONTRACTORS
Neodesha, Kans., April 18 1921
Commissioner of Pension Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Are there any records of Sgt Robert Fisk drawing a pension for service in the Revolutionary War? give dates of his birth and death
Did his widow Elizabeth draw a pension as his widow if so what was her maiden name and date of their marriage?
Kindly advise how this may be obtained
Yours Respectfully Mrs Pearl F. Nye.

C. W. & N. Div. L. W. B. W. 9438.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
May 20th, 1896.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of Robert Fisk, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on June 8th, 1819, at which time he was residing in Pope County, Ills., and 61 years of age, and his pension was allowed for eight years and one month's actual service as a sergeant in the Mass., troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. North and Col. Greaton. Place of enlistment not stated.
His widow, Elizabeth, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. F. C. Pierce,
120 Fifth Avenue,
Chicago, Ills.

WALTER STILSON HUTCHINS PRESIDENT W. CLARENCE DUVALL TREASURER JOHN P. HEAP SECRETARY
TELEPHONE, MAIN 2846
OFFICE, WARDER BUILDING 9TH & F STREETS, N. W.
CHARTERED BY ACT OF CONGRESS, JUNE 21, 1870, AS THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. REORGANIZED FEBRUARY 27, 1885, AS THE WASH- INGTON HUMANE SOCIETY FOR PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AS WELL AS ANIMALS.
WASHINGTON, D. C. April 20, 1912.
Hon James L. Davenport, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
With the view of qualifying myself for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution, I respectfully request that you furnish me a copy of the military record in the Revolutionary War, of Sergt. Robert Fisk. I am informed he applied for a pension about June 8, 1819, which was allowed for 8 years and 1 month's service as Sergt. in the Mass. Troops in the Revolutionary War, serving a part of that time under Capt. North and Col Greaton.
Very respectfully,
John P. Heap

October 9 th 05-
Dear Sir: -
Please send me the numbers of the volume and page of the document in which are recorded the services of Robert Fisk, rendered in assisting in the establishment of American Independence during the War of the Revolution - The pension was awarded his widow about November or December 1843. Please give position held by him in the army - Also please give the maiden name of his wife - And oblige Yours Truly
Mary Elizabeth Fisk
216 Eighth Avenue North Nashville, Tenn -